Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries of the hand and wrist that results in pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of grip strength. While some people get relief from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms by wearing a wrist splint, others require surgery to release the entrapped median nerve and improve symptoms. However, many patients can also experience significant relief from carpal tunnel syndrome through exercises in a physical therapy program. The exercises are simple ... [Read More]
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Prehabilitation: The Role of Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Preparing for Surgery
Prehabilitation, also known as prehab, is a proactive approach to healthcare that focuses on enhancing the physical conditions of patients before they undergo a surgical procedure. It is about doing exercises and special treatments to make your body stronger and healthier before you have surgery, especially surgeries on bones and joints. After all, the healthier and the stronger you are going into your orthopedic surgery - the easier and faster your recovery after the surgery will ... [Read More]
Sports Injury Rehabilitation: How Physical Therapy Gets Athletes Back in the Game
Being forced to the sidelines due to an injury is one of the most frustrating things for athletes or anyone leading an active lifestyle. Whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone who enjoys staying fit, sports injuries can disrupt your routine, dampen your spirits, and slow down your progress. However, there is good news: several strategies and professionals are in place who can help you bounce back stronger after a sports injury. Physiotherapists are one of those ... [Read More]
The Evidence-based Approach: How DPT Professionals Utilize Research in Patient Care
The word “research” conjures up a picture of scientists in white lab coats staring at microscopes. But, for professionals, such as Doctors of Physical Therapy or DPTs, scientific findings come from the therapy patients themselves. This is called the evidence-based approach to patient care. Let’s look at how it works to formulate effective physical therapy care plans in clinical settings. What Does Doctors of Physical Therapy Do Physical therapists are experts in bodily movement. They ... [Read More]
Living Pain-Free with Plantar Fasciitis: How Physical Therapy Can Improve the Quality of Life
Our feet have a band of tissue called plantar fascia that runs across the bottom of the feet. This band supports the arch of the foot and acts as a shock absorber when you run, walk, jog, jump, or otherwise put stress on your heel and attached tissue.In some cases,repeated stress can tear, inflame or irritate the plantar fascia, causing debilitating pain and difficulty walking. This is called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain that is usually worse with the first step ... [Read More]
